Virat Kohli is one of the most celebrated cricketers in India. From his exceptional sportsmanship to noteworthy business investments, he is undoubtedly one of the most loved sportspersons in India. As he celebrates his 36th birthday this year, let us take a look at his astounding profile which includes his investments, real-estates, endorsement earnings, and many more things adding to his net worth. Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi and began his journey as a cricketer by captaining India's U-19 team to victory in the 2008 World Cup. Not only is he exceptionally skilled at his sport, cricket, but he also has an extraordinary net worth. As of 2024, his net worth amounts to an exorbitant amount of Rs. 1,050 crores according to various media reports. His success has put him at the peak of the world’s highest-paid cricketer list. Not only this, but he is also the second Asian athlete to appear on the global list of top 100 earners.
Virat Kohli’s Salary
Looking at his net worth, one must be curious to know what his salary might amount to. Virat Kohli earns one of the highest incomes as a cricket player globally. According to his agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli's yearly earnings amount to approximately Rs 7 crore (around $850,000). Sportskeeda said Kohli earned over Rs 15 crore in the 2024 season while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Virat Kohli’s Endorsements
His source of income is not limited to his cricket match performances, but he is also paid a handsome amount for endorsing various companies on social media platforms like Instagram. Kohli has an enormous following of 271 million on Instagram. According to Hopper HQ, he charges approximately Rs 11.45 crore per post, putting him on the list of the Top 20 most followed personalities globally. Kohli has a notable array of endorsement deals with big names such as Toothsi, Noise, Avās Living, Blue Tribe, Rage Coffee, Fire-Boltt, Digit Insurance, Vivo, Vize, Great Learning, and others. He has been endorsed by well-known brands like Puma, Hero MotoCorp, Myntra, Mobile Premier League, Google Duo, and Audi India.
Virat Kohli’s Business Investments
Kohli has also diversified his profile as a business investor by investing in more than a dozen companies. He has a keen eye for investing in a variety of industries, spanning from fashion to fitness. His current investments include companies like Blue Tribe, Rage Coffee, One8, Hyperice, Chisel Fitness, Digit Insurance, Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd., WROGN, Galactus Funware Technology Pvt. Ltd., FC Goa, Nueva Restaurant, Sports Convo, and Team Blue Rising, showcasing his diverse interests, as reported by IndiaTimes.
Virat Kohli’s Real Estate and Automobiles
Virat Kohli owns multiple luxurious mansions, one in Mumbai and one in Gurgaon, that depict his extravagant lifestyle. He along with his better half Bollywood actor and producer Anushka Sharma owns a mansion in Mumbai worth around Rs. 34 crore, and in Gurgaon, they own a bungalow worth Rs. 80 crore. They also bought a farmhouse in 2022 worth Rs. 19.24 crore in Alibaug. Kohli owns an impressive fleet of upscale cars such as a Lamborghini Huracan, Audi A8L QW12 Quattro, Audi R8 V10, Audi R8 LMX Limited Edition, Bentley Continental GT Mulliner, and Bentley Flying Spur.